The last two days we have driven quite long distances here in southern Italy. The day before yesterday we drove from Sicily to Tropea on the east coast of Calabria and yesterday we continued north-east to Taranto. Sometimes we've ended up in the middle of towns and villages, and the fact that it's crowded to drive with a motorhome on the city streets is of course just the first name.
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Tropea in Italy took us by storm. The cliffs are high and the village sits at the top overlooking the deep blue sea and white beaches. This medieval town is filled with cosy alleys and outdoor cafes where you can enjoy food and wine. A holiday in Calabria feels just right right now!
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Yesterday it was time to leave Sicily and roll into Calabria, the Italian region down at the "tip of the toe". We liked the east coast of Sicily the most and therefore it was almost a bit sad to leave this part of the island. But of course we want to move on!
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When travelling by motorhome, you get to see a bit more than a charter tourist. You don't just see the perfect tourist resorts - but also everything in between. The best thing about Sicily is its beautiful cities, friendly people and interesting history. But we can't ignore the downsides either.
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Taormina, located on the eastern coast of Sicily, is by far the most beautiful and charming town we've seen in Sicily. Situated high up on a mountain, the town offers both a breathtaking drive up steep hairpin bends and a stunning view of the sea.
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Giardini Naxos, located right next to Taormina, is a popular seaside resort in Sicily. In fact, several readers have written that they have been here, and it seems that Fritidsresor organises charters here.
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Today we have driven from Syracuse to Naxos Giardini, which is just south of Taormina. Now we have almost rounded Sicily and pretty soon it's time for us to head over to Calabria on the Italian mainland. But not quite yet! First, of course, we will look around in Taormina and in Giardini Naxos. Today, on the road between Catania and Taormina, we have also seen the mighty volcano Etna from a distance.
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Today we visited Syracuse, on the east coast of Sicily. Syracuse is a city with a long history. In fact, it was founded in 734 BC by Greek colonisers. With half a million inhabitants at the time, it was the most powerful of Greece's colonies across the sea and a direct rival to Athens.
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Today we visited the Sicilian town of Noto. Noto is located south of Syracuse and despite its small size (24,000 inhabitants) is well worth a visit. In 2002, the town and its church were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, and it's not hard to see why.
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We have now found a pitch in Pozzallo, Sicily. High season and 35 degree heat is stressful when travelling, and Sicily is probably better at another time of the year. Campsites are of course also significantly more expensive during the high season and we would like to find affordable pitches, but asphalt parking without shade is tough in the heat ... One positive thing is that despite the high season, it has not been full anywhere.
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